The Benefits of Selling a Hoarder’s Home

Was your dad, mom, family member or friend a hoarder? Are you now in charge of their estate, which probably includes their home, and you are not sure if you should sell it or clean it up? Life is crazy as it is and now to have the loss of a special person thrown in; you just buried them and they suffered from hoarding. You are the executor of the estate and you just don’t know where to start!

Firstly, you have to understand that hoarding is an illness, a mental illness that affects 2%-5% of the U.S. population each and every day. Your loved one probably did not know how to deal with it all and now you have to make some serious decisions. Most of us have a daily routine where we wake up, get ready for work, get the kids to school – the day goes on and then it is time to go home. You are stuck in SoCal traffic and step into your home which is full to the brim, rodent infested, unhygienic, and you have no idea where your fridge is! This is what a hoarder faces every day and unbeknown to them, they may be setting their own death trap. A hoarder simply cannot dispose of anything, be it newspapers, bottles, magazines, stray animals; they get so anxious, they keep it all. And now you, the executor, has to deal with this “mess”.

If you need help as an heir or an executor to an estate, we can help. We don’t judge; we understand what this mental disease does to someone. Our mission is to buy hoarded homes. Some think we are nuts, but in actual fact we have met so many hoarders who simply want a new lease on life, therapy, and a safer place to live. Most people are of the mindset that who on earth would want to buy a home that is in such a mess, with lots of repairs to be done and possibly days and weeks of clean up! Well, we do, because we care about people. We give families a chance to get the help they need.

So, what are the benefits of selling a hoarded home? Have you tried cleaning up a hoarded home? It is a lot of work and the process is daunting. We come in and buy the house AS-IS – this is a dream come true for each every heir, executor, family member and/or friend! Not only do we buy AS-IS, but we offer you cash and settle within 10 days. Your well-being will be enhanced by breaking free from an environment that is hazardous and disgusting. Cleaning a home is one thing, but clearing everything out of the property can be both costly and time consuming.

Why deal with clutter and junk removal when we can come in and do it all. Hoarders have so much clutter; not in just one drawer but from floor to ceiling! When we come in and assess the value of the home, we do it without judging, so there’s no need to feel embarrassed. After the sale is completed, you just pack what you want and move on with your life.

Clutter is one thing, but deep cleaning is another. Once you remove all the clutter, then the real work begins. Most hoarders do not clean, let alone deep clean. Why would you want to scrub your floors when you have not seen them for years! The carpets will need to be replaced and curtains and blinds will definitely need a touch up. Why would you want to do this? Do you really want to bleach a mold-infested bathroom that has a stench of urine that travels for miles?

You probably don’t realize it but with all the clutter, dirt, and hoarding, a wonderful habitat for pest and vermin infestation is created. Pests are particularly problematic because they don’t just find one spot in the home to breed and live, but they are everywhere! Some pests are really tough to get rid off such as termites, roaches and bed bugs. Some even impact the structure of the house, floors and walls. The process of attacking pest issues has to be done after the house is cleared out. It is costly and can cause a lot of stress.

One more thing is fixing “stuff” up. From the bathroom sink to garage doors, perhaps getting new wood floors and much more, a crew of skilled labor will be required to make it all happen. There is a cost associated with fixing up a property and it does not stop at buying materials and paying for labor. Most difficult of all is the time and perseverance to get it finished! Why would you want to take this on yourself? Focus on other things that need taking care of for your loved one. Cash out now with hoarderhomes.com